Corpsman receives medal for saving Marine from heat strokeHospital Corpsman Billy Bui said his sense of duty comes from his grandfather, who risked everything to help his family flee Vietnam.By Riley Ceder2 days ago
VA deems over 130 occupations ineligible for deferred resignation planMost VA nurses, doctors and other staff caring for vets are ineligible for the Trump administration’s deferred resignation offer, according to a VA email.8 days ago
Army Ranger sacrifices life shielding wounded comrade and medevac unitSgt. 1st Class Christopher Celiz was shot while shielding his comrades from enemy fire as they worked to save an injured Afghan ally.By Jon Guttman3 weeks ago
Released Army vet in Jan. 6 case must get court permission to enter DCThe order applies to Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes and three other Army veterans also convicted for their roles in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack.By Michael Kunzelman, The Associated Press3 weeks ago
More than 300k VA health jobs exempted from White House hiring freezeAbout two-thirds of Veterans Affairs jobs will be excluded from a White House order blocking new hiring.By Leo Shane III3 weeks ago
Remains of pilot lost over Vietnam nearly 60 years ago identified Lt. Col. Donald Downing was piloting an F-4C Phantom II aircraft during a night mission when his plane disappeared in a fireball.3 weeks ago
VA secretary nominee promises more medical care options and upgrades Nominee Doug Collins said he wants to expand VA's community care program while still strengthening the existing department health care system.By Leo Shane III4 weeks ago
Multi-year outreach blitz helped bring more vets into VA services Department leaders have used high-profile partnerships and ad campaigns to reach out to veterans perviously leery of VA programs.By Leo Shane III4 weeks ago
Watchdog rebukes VA over failure to refund $110M in medical fees The Office of Special Counsel said VA owes about $110 million to nearly 1 million veterans for voided medical co-pays.By Leo Shane III4 weeks ago
Navy names aircraft carriers after former presidents Bush and ClintonThe Navy vessels will be the first to bear the names of former presidents William J. Clinton and George W. Bush.By Riley Ceder4 weeks ago
Confirmation hearing for Trump’s VA Sec pick delayed over FBI checkThe confirmation hearing had been scheduled for Tuesday morning, but will now be held next week.By Leo Shane III5 weeks ago
OpinionChairman Bost: America’s veterans have earned Doug CollinsIn this op-ed, Rep. Mike Bost (R-Ill.) discusses how the character and servant leadership of the VA secretary nominee is exactly what veterans need.By Rep. Mike Bost (R-Ill.)5 weeks ago